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Climbing has always been about more than reaching the summit. It's about the stories shared along the way, the knowledge passed from one climber to another, and the places that bring us together. These connections are why the American Alpine Club exists. This year, the Club’s work centered on them.
With the inaugural American Climbing Journal, the launch of our mentorship program, and expanded grant opportunities, we're investing in the people, stories, and experiences that strengthen climbing.
Our work is just getting started. Make a gift to the AAC this year to shape what’s next, not only for the Club, but for climbing as a whole. We rely on charitable support to continue what we do. Learn more at the link in our bio.
📷 Images by Fredrik Marmsater (@fmarmsaterphoto) from our first mentorship module in the Tetons.
09 Nov 2026
The Cutting Edge Podcast won Silver at this year’s @SignalAwards! 📡
Our episode “Torre Central All-Free in a Day, with Siebe Vanhee and Tommy Caldwell” took home Silver for Best Editing in an Individual Episode. The editing tells the story of this historic ascent, featuring sound clips from Vanhee and Caldwell on the wall, historical context from Ben Ditto, and interviews with all the climbers involved to convey the gravity and risk of the objective.
Listen to the show at the link in our bio to hear what all the excitement is about.
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Produced, Editor, and Host: Jim Aikman (@JimAikman)
Co-Producers: Dougald MacDonald (@Dougald) and Matt Samet (@PhorRizzler6514)
Executive Producer: Shane Johnson
Assistant Editor: Caleb Jacobson (@Caleb.Jacobson)
Music: Marmoset (@MarmosetMusic)
📷 Siebe Vanhee (@SiebeVanhee) on Torre Central. Image by Tommy Caldwell (@TommyCaldwell).
06 Nov 2026
The American Alpine Club remembers Bill Atkinson (1925–2026), our oldest known member, whose passion for climbing, dedication to mentorship, and commitment to the climbing community left a lasting mark on the Club. A talented climber who got his start in the Shawangunks in the late 1950s, Bill helped strengthen the AAC’s New England community and was recognized for his exemplary service with the 2006 Angelo Heilprin Citation. We are grateful for his many contributions and celebrate a life spent in pursuit of adventure and connection.
We’re lucky to share a reflection from Bill’s family on his life, climbing adventures, and contributions to the Club. Read about Bill's legacy at the link in our bio.
📷 1–2: Courtesy of the Atkinson family.
📷 3: Bill Atkinson on his 101st birthday. Image by Mikki Ansin.
05 Nov 2026
“Big Jim: An American on Everest” is officially streaming after its world premiere at @BendFilmFestival! 🎥
This Legacy Series re-release, with over two minutes of added content, explores Jim Whittaker's "brotherhood of the rope" with his twin brother, Lou, as well as Nawang Gombu Sherpa, his Everest climbing partner and lifelong friend.
Featuring rarely seen 16mm footage from the 1963 American Everest Expedition, archival images from the Whittaker family collection, and interviews filmed in Jim's late eighties, the film is both an intimate portrait of an extraordinary life and a celebration of the adventurous spirit that helped define a generation of American climbing.
See the full film at the link in our bio 🔗
📷 1–3: Archival images of Jim Whittaker's ascent of Everest, courtesy of the Whittaker family.
📷 4–5: Images from the Bend Film Festival, featuring and photographed by filmmaker @JimAikman.
04 Nov 2026
Fall Grants Are Open! 🚨
Now until January 31, American Alpine Club members are invited to apply for four distinct grants, spanning rock and alpine categories, budding and cutting-edge climbers, and those looking to get their next first ascent or travel to climb alongside humanitarian efforts. This year, the Club is nearly doubling financial support for grantees, making your next sends more accessible than ever. It’s your chance to dream big!
Read about all four grants, and tell us why you should be selected, at the link in our bio.
📷 Cutting Edge Grant recipients Ethan Berman and Maarten van Haeren. Image by Sebastian Pelletti.
02 Nov 2026
The new Cutting Edge podcast is the only episode we've ever done highlighting a team that failed to reach its planned summit. But was it actually a failure? In August 2026, the team of @ethanberkeland, @augustfranzen, and Vitaliy Musiyenko (@mtngangsta) turned around just a few pitches below the summit of Ogre I in Pakistan, nearly completing the first alpine-style ascent of the coveted southeast buttress. Their remarkable survival story includes a 40-foot fall at 7,000 meters, an unplanned bivouac at 7,200 meters, and some frostbite. In conversations with Vitaliy, Ethan, and AAJ editor Dougald MacDonald, Cutting Edge host Jim Aikman unpacks the history of the Ogre, this year's bold attempt at the peak's fourth ascent, and how we measure success in the mountains.
The episode is sponsored by @featheredfriends1972, makers of the finest down sleeping bags and garments for over 50 years.
Photo by @mtngangsta.
02 Nov 2026
2️⃣ weeks until Hueco Rock Ranch opens for the season! Have you made your reservations yet?
These photos by @LouderThan11 show you the lay of the land and just part of what makes the Rock Ranch so special. With ample camping space, a house with bunk space and private rooms, a community barn that welcomes all outdoors people, and a record-short three-mile commute to the park, there’s no better place to rest your head while you tackle some of the best bouldering in the world.
Learn more about Hueco Rock Ranch, and see our upcoming availability, at the link in our bio.
29 Oct 2026
In September’s episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast, host @jimaikman met with @elispitulnik and @_miketphoto_ to hear about their second attempt in two years on the south face of Kichatna Spire.
The pair climbed the 1,000-meter face with a blend of difficult aid and tricky mixed, placing no bolts. In a tight weather window, they blazed up and down the face in a little over three days, with only a four-hour bivy and some catnaps along the way, leading to a level of exhaustion that pushed them to the brink of delirium—not that you could tell, based on the footage!
Listen to their full adventure at the link in our bio.
This episode of the Cutting Edge Podcast is sponsored by @featheredfriends1972.
📷 @elispitulnik and @_miketphoto_
28 Oct 2026
Last Saturday, we joined climbers from across the country at the AAC’s 2026 Gala to celebrate the climbing way of life, reflect on the sport’s history, and look ahead to the Club’s 125th anniversary. Stories from those who have shaped climbing for decades, like Lynn Hill (@_linacolina_), and those who are shaping the sport today, like Dane Steadman (@danesteadman), left our team inspired and ready for the year ahead.
Proceeds from this year’s Gala support everything the AAC does. From grants for climbers at all levels and publications like Accidents in North American Climbing to lodging at some of the country’s best crags, mentorship, and education—this work is only possible with your support.
Get the full recap from this special weekend, and explore how you can be part of the AAC’s legacy, at the link in our bio.
📷 Hunter Smith @h23studios
27 Oct 2026
24 hours until the AAC Gala—that means just 24 hours left in the online auction!
Place your final bids at the link in our bio, and get ready to party tomorrow night!
23 Oct 2026
On a route that takes thin protection, placing good gear is imperative.
Follow along as Jason Antin walks us through a complex accident involving multiple pieces of protection pulling and breaking. For the full analysis, head to the link in our bio and read the October Prescription 🔗
IFMGA/AMGA Guide Jason Antin @jasonantin; Producers: Shane Johnson and Sierra McGivney @sierra_mcgivney; Videographer: Foster Denney @fosterdoodle_; Editor: Sierra McGivney @sierra_mcgivney; Location: Boulder Canyon, CO
22 Oct 2026
For the latest AAC Podcast, host Hannah Provost sat down with legendary climber (and this year’s Pinnacle Award recipient) Jimmie Dunn. This episode showcases Dunn’s gift for storytelling, as he recounts memories of his most iconic climbs with friends like Earl Wiggins and Henry Barber.
Hear from Dunn directly about his now-famous philosophy of climbing simply with “A Rope, A Rack, and The Shirt On Your Back,” and how that minimalist perspective can, on occasion, make for tricky and memorable experiences in the mountains.
Hear the full story at link in our bio.
📷 Lisa Hathaway
21 Oct 2026
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